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DX40 Cover.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM
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Trinitron Digital TV
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Operating Instructions
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DX40 Cover.fm Page 2 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e. marked ASA T with or ) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 5 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5 AMP FUSE at the dist
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DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM Safety Information How to move your TV and stand safely The following instructions MUST be observed when moving the TV and stand. NEVER attempt to move the TV and stand together. 1. Disconnect the securing strap completely (please refer to the instructions supplied with the stand). NEVER attempt to move the TV or stand with the securing strap in place. 2. Move the TV to a strong, flat surface. Take care not to trap your fingers. 3.
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DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 2 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM Safety Information This set is to operate on a 220-240V AC For environmental and safety reasons, it is Never push objects of any kind into the set recommended that the TV set is not left in as this could result in a fire or electric shock. supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same power socket standby mode when not in use. Disconnect Never spill liquid of any kind on the set. If as this could result in f
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DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 3 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM Table of Contents Thank you for choosing this Sony Trinitron Digital Television. Before operating this TV, please read this instruction manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Throughout this instruction manual you will notice illustrations of the remote control with certain buttons shaded white. This shading indicates the buttons you will need to press when following the instructions. For example, the illustration
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DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM Getting Started Follow steps 1 - 6 to install the TV and view TV programmes. 1. Checking the accessories supplied VIDEO TV / / DIGITAL RF Loopthrough cable Batteries Remote control 2. Inserting batteries into the remote control 1 2 3 Always remember to: observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries, dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. 4 Getting Started
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DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 5 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM Getting Started 3. Connecting an aerial and a VCR Connecting an aerial only 1 Connect your existing aerial lead to the upper socket marked 1 on the rear of the TV as shown. 2 Connect the supplied RF loopthrough cable to the sockets marked 2 and as shown. Existing aerial lead RF Loopthrough cable (supplied) Connecting an aerial and a VCR 1 Connect your existing aerial lead to the upper socket marked 1 on the rear of the TV as show
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DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM Getting Started 5. Automatically tuning the TV Checking the picture tilt. 1. When you switch on the TV for the first time a menu appears on the screen asking you to check if the picture is slanted. (Sometimes the Earth’s natural magnetism can cause the screen to look tilted.) If picture slants, please adjust picture rotation. Not necessary VIDEO Adjust now TV / / OK OK a) If no correction is required, press the V or v buttons on t
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DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 7 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM Basic Operation Overview of the remote control VIDEO TV / / VIDEO button TV button / / Press to switch off your VCR or DVD Press to switch off your TV temporarily. The DIGITAL temporarily. red standby mode indicator on the front of the TV is lit. Press again to return to normal DIGITAL/ button operation. Press to switch between Digital or analogue mode, or to return to normal TV Video Input /Hold button operation from Teletext.
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DOLBY SURROUND D D PRO . LOGIC Integrated Digital TV DOLB URROUND D D PRO Y . S LOGIC Integrated Digital TV P - + s 3 MONO L/G/S/I 3 R/D/D/D DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 8 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM Basic Operation Overview of the TV buttons Press the door flap as shown. The control panel appears. Programme Up or Down buttons Press to display the next or previous channel. Volume control buttons Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) Video input button the volume. Press to select sig
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DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 9 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM Basic Operation Selecting Digital or analogue mode Press the DIGITAL/ button on the remote control to switch between Digital and analogue mode. To check if you are watching a Digital or analogue mode press the PROG +/- button. If you are watching a digital programme a banner will appear momentarily at the top of the screen. The Programme Index table The ‘Programme Index table’ is a quick and easy way to search for a channel you wis
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DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 10 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM Basic Operation The Category pop-up list The ‘Category’ pop-up list allows you to quickly search for a programme by choosing from different categories of programmes. 1. With the ‘Channel Index menu’ on screen, press the YELLOW button to display the ‘Category’ pop- up list. OK 2. Press the V or v buttons to highlight the required category. The category you choose will be displayed in a title bar at the top of the programme list al
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DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 11 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM Basic Operation Watching Widescreen programmes The pictures that the TV receives may be transmitted by the broadcaster in more than one format (e.g. conventional 4:3 format, 16:9 widescreen format). You can alter the TV screen format manually to suit the broadcast you are watching. Press the button on the remote control repeatedly until the format you require appears. You can choose from 5 different formats as shown below: 4:3 V
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DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 12 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM Basic Operation Viewing Digital Teletext Many broadcasters now provide a Digital Teletext service in the form of a dedicated Teletext channel. VIDEO TV / / This Digital service includes high quality text and graphics along with advanced navigation options. DIGITAL The appearance, content and navigation methods of all Digital Text services are decided by the broadcaster. For example, Digital Text from the BBC may look different t
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DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 13 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM Basic Operation Teletext (Analogue) Most analogue TV channels broadcast a Teletext service. The index page (usually page 100) provides information on how to use the service. Please ensure you are receiving a good signal, or some Teletext errors may occur. Switching Teletext on and off VIDEO TV / / 1. If the TV is not already in analogue mode, press the DIGITAL/ button on the remote control. Select the analogue TV channel which ca
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DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 14 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM Basic Operation The Digital EPG menu The EPG menu (Electronic Programme Guide) provides you with a quick and easy way to:- a) View a complete list of the programmes available. b) Obtain a preview of the programmes currently being broadcast. c) Reduce the size of the list by selecting a category of programme, e.g. Sports or Movies. d) Record programmes. 1. The EPG menu is only available when watching Digital channels. If the TV is
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DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 15 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM Basic Operation To select a programme for recording or timed display 1. With the EPG menu on screen, press the V, v, B or b buttons to highlight a programme in the EPG menu that you wish to record, then press the OK button. The Timer screen appears. OK 2. Press the RED button and your VCR will automatically record the selected programme when it starts (only if your VCR has Smartlink facility), or press the GREEN button if you wis
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DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 16 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM Basic Operation The Digital INFO display This menu gives you information on the programmes currently being shown aswell as the those programmes which are on next. 1. With the TV in Digital mode, press the button on the remote control to display the ‘Digital INFO display’ screen. VIDEO / TV / DIGITAL 1 2 3 2. Press the b button to obtain a brief description of the next programme in the schedule. If the programme box is blank, the
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DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 17 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM Advanced Operation The Main Menu The ‘Main Menu’ contains several features that will allow you to customise the Digital side of your TV. The ‘Main Menu’ is only available when watching Digital channels. If the TV is not already in Digital mode, press the DIGITAL/ button on the remote control. Favourite programme This feature allows you to store your favourite channels in a list for quick access. VIDEO TV / / 1. Press the button
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DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 18 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM Advanced Operation Parental Control This feature allows you to set an age limit for programmes on the TV. If any films or programmes classed above the age limit you have set are broadcast, you will be requested to enter your PIN code before VIDEO / TV / viewing is allowed. DIGITAL In order to use the ‘Parental Control’ feature you must first set your PIN code. 1 2 3 If you have not already set a PIN code: 4 5 6 1. Press the but
